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Feeling safe with Norton (+ giveaway!)

By Tina on 19th November, 2009 | Filed under computers & internet, contests & giveaways

Keep reading to find out how you can win!

No-one needs to be told about how important it is to keep your computer safe from viruses, hackers, trojans, etc when you’re connected to the internet. There are so many anti-virus software packages available that it can be difficult to know which one is good for you.

norton360icon I was recently given the opportunity to try out Symantec’s Norton 360 security suite. I currently was using a different anti-virus software but I turned it off and installed Norton 360, which was easy and quick.

Version 3.0 indentifies unsafe websites so you can browse and shop online with confidence. I like that it is completely automated and has Botnet detection which means it prevents people from taking control of your PC and accessing your private information.

I found that my laptop has been running a bit sluggish lately so I ran the disc optimisation option in the Norton 360 and after a restart, I noticed a difference right away.

I also like the fact that I can install it on up to 3 computers/laptops so the kids’ computers are protected as well.

We allow our children to have computers in their bedrooms but only on the understanding that their bedroom doors are left open and they are not to delete their history or chat archives. I regularly check up on what they are doing but I’ve just found out about OnlineFamily.Norton.

Not only does OnlineFamily.Norton block unsuitable websites and monitor kids’ online activities, but it also helps parents understand the sites that their children visit. It’s a great tool that helps you manage where they go, how long they’re online, who they talk to and what information they’re sharing with others.

OnlineFamily.Norton is free to use until Jan 2010 so why not try it out and give yourself some peace of mind.

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The Giveaway

1 lucky {Aussie} Mummified Times Five reader has the chance to win a copy of Symantec’s Norton 360 security suite.

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment telling me your best tip to keeping your kids safe online….

Giveaway ends 3 December, 2009 @ 6pm AEST

Giveaway only open to Australian residents

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  • Eric_EdenJournal
    My daughter is only 3, but she's already working her way around the computer and internet. For her, we have a Fisher Price Fun 2 Learn keyboard and some of the accompanying games. It has a parental lock that prevents her from getting back out to the desktop. We also use Kidoz, which is a kid safe web browser.
  • Mom2Natalie
    The rule in our house is that she is not allowed to upload a picture of herself on the internet and we always maintain access to all her online accounts, just to make sure. We also have the computer in a common place everyone can see what is happening on it.
  • chont
    Make sure your kids understand how inportant it is NOT to give out personal information, as it may not be another child they are chatting with, even if it really sounds like one. Keeping the computer in a common room, such as the lounge room, also helps you to track what sites your child may be entering.
  • busy05
    Well I wish we could say the best way to keep our kids safe is by not letting them use the internet until, hmmm, say 30! hehe, oh so cruel! Imagine if my Mum had said that to me! I think I would have died! So the best ways to keep kids safe is in my opinion,
    1. Don't let them use the internet without supervision, keep the computer in a high traffic area, they won't do anything due to fear of MUM seeing, heaven forbid!
    2. Put password locks on certain features of the computer so they can't log into certain sites and if the search button hits on something that fits a no, no criteria then it blocks them.
    3. Don't put your passwords somewhere obvious so when you are out they will find them and get up to mischief!
    4. Build trust with them. Tell them you trust there judgment and ask what they are doing and in a friendly manner let them know consequences of actions which may be no good.
    5. Give time restrictions, no computer after a certain time.
    6. Teach them to be smart! Give them the knowledge of what to look for and what to avoid. Such as chat rooms and emails. And teach them young, they will probably help you in the future.
    7. Make it clear to other friends parents of your rules and that you expect your child to follow these in there house regarding the internet.
    8. Lash out on some good software if you can and install it and read the manual!

    We have literally 5 days ago bought our first ever computer we have used my families for the past 3 years. So the credit card took a beating! We hope to buy things as we go, we didn't get the Security software of this level but my husband is paranoid so we got some, I am paranoid now, especially since this is the main computer now so this software would be a god sent, especially since we use the internet a lot with my husband who works away from home for a month or more and this is the only means of communication so we would hate for the computer to not work because of a security issue and our daughter not be able to see her daddy.
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